Adenomyosis
Medical cannabis can help alleviate the symptoms of adenomyosis by reducing chronic pain, managing inflammation, and enhancing the quality of life for those affected.
Adenomyosis is a gynaecological condition that causes painful periods, heavy bleeding and pelvic pain due to the lining of the uterus growing into the muscle of the uterine wall. It’s not clear what causes this to happen, but it’s mostly found in women aged between 35 and 50, and those who have gone through childbirth. Symptoms tend to ease after menopause.
Symptoms
Symptoms of adenomyosis are different for everyone. As well as painful periods and heavy bleeding, many people experience bloating, pain during sex, and pelvic pain throughout the month.
Treatments
Treatments for adenomyosis focus on managing symptoms, and could involve hormonal contraceptives, pain medications, or surgery. An intrauterine device (IUD), sometimes called a coil, may be inserted to thin the lining of the uterus and make periods more manageable.
Studies suggest medical cannabis can reduce pelvic pain, and a 2022 study identified its potential for the management of painful periods.
90%
A 2022 study found medical cannabis could help to manage dysmenorrhoea (painful periods), affecting up to 90% of women of reproductive age
50%
A 2023 study found cannabis consumers suffering from gynaecological pain reported significant pelvic pain reductions, and a 50% reduction in other pain medications
95.5%
A 2022 review of studies found 13-27% of subjects used cannabis products of varying doses, and up to 95.5% reported pain relief
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Word from our expert
Dr Sunil Arora Chief Medical Officer
Medical cannabis can provide much-needed relief for women with adenomyosis.
This painful condition primarily affects periods, but in some cases, it can impact women throughout the month. An effective treatment plan is needed to manage symptoms.
At Emerald, our team of experts can help you explore medical cannabis treatments for adenomyosis that work for you, providing you with a safe, natural option to restore balance in your life.
